Transcript evaluation: All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by Josef Silny &
Associates, Inc. and sent directly from Silny to the Office
of Admission. No exceptions.All secondary and post-secondary transcripts must have a "Document-by-Document"
evaluation and "Grade Point Average Equivalent". If a student wishes to
receive transfer credit for post-secondary coursework, a "Course-by-Course" evaluation is also required.

College or university: minimum 2.8 GPA, and no grade below “C” in minimum of two English composition courses.

If English is the language of instruction in school, submit one or more of the following as proof of English proficiency:

SAT: minimum 500 in Critical Reading, and minimum 1000 combined CR+M.

ACT: minimum 21.

A/O levels: above average.

Submit a declaration of finance: a document on bank letterhead that certifies available funds.

Financial guarantee: Prior to formal acceptance and the issuance of an I-20
document, international students must submit a certificate of
financial guarantee attesting to their source of funds as well
as the amount available for use by the student. A financial guarantee form is provided as part of the admission application. However, a separate bank
letter is also required for admission, separate from the visa and I-20 process.

International Scholarships
International students are eligible for the full range of merit scholarships that Oglethorpe offers to freshman and transfer applicants. International freshman applicants who submit all required documentation by Nov. 15 may be eligible to attend Oglethorpe’s annual Scholarship Weekend in January, during which Oglethorpe awards up to ten full-tuition scholarships. The Lanier, University, Oxford and Presidential awards range from $8,000/yr. - $19,000/yr. International Baccalaureate students who complete the IB Diploma Programme and earn an IB diploma will also receive a $2,500/yr. renewable scholarship.

International Financial AidInternational students are eligible for consideration for need-based financial assistance from Oglethorpe University. Oglethorpe accepts the College Board’s International Student Financial Aid Application. To request the current version of this form, please email Melinda Peerboom at mpeerboom@oglethorpe.edu. Please note that the US federal government's need-based student aid programs are not available to non-US citizens.

Green CardsIf you possess a green card, please contact the
Office of Admission immediately to discuss the paperwork
necessary for admission to Oglethorpe. Also, if you are in the
process of receiving a green card, the documents listed
above are still required until you provide us with acceptable
proof of obtaining the green card.